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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation H
Medical and Surgical, Ear, Nose, Sinus, Insertion

The Insertion root operation is identified by the character code H in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

Includes:

  • Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  9 = Ear, Nose, Sinus

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

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Insertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

  • 09HJ - Ear, Left

  • 09HH - Ear, Right

  • 09HE - Inner Ear, Left

    Includes:
    • Bony labyrinth
    • Bony vestibule
    • Cochlea
    • Round window
    • Semicircular canal

  • 09HD - Inner Ear, Right

    Includes:
    • Bony labyrinth
    • Bony vestibule
    • Cochlea
    • Round window
    • Semicircular canal

  • 09HK - Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue

    Includes:
    • Columella
    • External naris
    • Greater alar cartilage
    • Internal naris
    • Lateral nasal cartilage
    • Lesser alar cartilage
    • Nasal cavity
    • Nostril

  • 09HN - Nasopharynx

    Includes:
    • Choana
    • Fossa of Rosenmuller
    • Pharyngeal recess
    • Rhinopharynx

  • 09HY - Sinus